Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of a nerve at the wrist, causing tingling and weakness in the hand. Many mild-to-moderate cases improve with nerve-gliding exercises, splinting and workstation changes — before surgery is ever needed.
Common symptoms
- Tingling or numbness in the thumb, index and middle fingers
- Symptoms that wake you at night
- Weak grip or dropping objects
- Discomfort after typing or phone use
Common causes
- Repetitive wrist and hand use
- Sustained awkward wrist positions
- Fluid retention (e.g. in pregnancy)
- Wrist injury or arthritis
How DrPhysioAI helps
Home exercise program for carpal tunnel syndrome
A safe starting routine. Always ease off anything that causes sharp pain, and check with a physiotherapist for a plan matched to you.
Wrist Flexor & Extensor Stretch
Relieves wrist and forearm strain from typing and phones.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome — frequently asked questions
Can carpal tunnel go away without surgery?
Many mild-to-moderate cases improve with nerve-gliding exercises, night splinting and workstation changes, avoiding surgery.
Why is carpal tunnel worse at night?
Wrist positions during sleep can compress the nerve, so symptoms often wake you. A neutral wrist splint at night usually helps.
What exercises help carpal tunnel?
Nerve-gliding and tendon-gliding movements, plus wrist and forearm stretches, can ease symptoms — a physiotherapist will show the correct technique.
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